Status:
valid
Authors:
Rajasek.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
J. Swamy Bot. Club 3: 86 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501285
Common Names
- Scurrula leenhoutsii
- Leenhouts' Scurrula
- Leenhouts' Vine
Description
Scurrula leenhoutsii (also called Leenhouts' scurrula, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, and is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Scurrula leenhoutsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scurrula leenhoutsii is white in color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scurrula leenhoutsii is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Scurrula leenhoutsii
Scurrula leenhoutsii is native to tropical Africa and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Scurrula leenhoutsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scurrula leenhoutsii?
Scurrula leenhoutsii
What is the common name of Scurrula leenhoutsii?
Leenhouts' Scurrula
Where is Scurrula leenhoutsii native to?
Scurrula leenhoutsii is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands
Species in the Scurrula genus
Scurrula steenisii,
Scurrula argentea,
Scurrula aphodastrica,
Scurrula montana,
Scurrula meeboldii,
Scurrula lepidota,
Scurrula leenhoutsii,
Scurrula robertsonii,
Scurrula rhopalocarpa,
Scurrula oortiana,
Scurrula eglandulosa,
Scurrula didyma,
Scurrula cordifolia,
Scurrula corynitis,
Scurrula fusca,
Scurrula gracilifolia,
Scurrula parasitica,
Scurrula chingii,
Scurrula gongshanensis,
Scurrula phoebes-formosanae,
Scurrula notothixoides,
Scurrula ferruginea,
Scurrula pulverulenta,
Scurrula elata,
Scurrula atropurpurea,
Scurrula paramjitii,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii,
Actinanthella wyliei,
Aetanthus andreanus,
Aetanthus colombianus,
Aetanthus coriaceus,
Aetanthus dichotomus,
Aetanthus engelsii,
Aetanthus macranthus,
Aetanthus mutisii,
Aetanthus nodosus,
Aetanthus ornatus,
Aetanthus ovalis,
Aetanthus trifolius,
Aetanthus prolongatus,
Aetanthus sessilifolius,
Aetanthus verticillatus,
Aetanthus megaphyllus,
Aetanthus pascoensis,
Aetanthus tachirensis,
Aetanthus validus,
Agelanthus atrocoronatus,
Agelanthus bipartitus,
Agelanthus brunneus,
Agelanthus combreticola,
Agelanthus copaiferae,
Agelanthus crassifolius,
Agelanthus deltae,
Agelanthus dichrous,
Agelanthus discolor,
Agelanthus djurensis,
Agelanthus dodonaeifolius,
Agelanthus elegantulus,
Agelanthus entebbensis,
Agelanthus falcifolius,
Agelanthus flammeus,
Agelanthus fuellebornii,
Agelanthus gilgii,
Agelanthus glaucoviridis,
Agelanthus glomeratus,
Agelanthus gracilis,
Agelanthus guineensis,
Agelanthus henriquesii,
Agelanthus heteromorphus,
Agelanthus igneus,
Agelanthus irangensis,
Agelanthus kayseri,
Agelanthus keilii,
Agelanthus krausei,
Agelanthus kraussianus,
Agelanthus lancifolius,